Check out Dalefield (Sprint) Road, Carterton

[Deano]

I want to go and check out this road over the weekend - who is keen to come for a ride Saturday 2/9/06 - leave the Hutt (bottom Maungaraki Hill) about 11.30am ?

[skelstar]

Yeah, Ill come along if its not too windy on the hill. Might meet you a bit further up the line though...(coming from St Valley).

Ill bring a camera as well and we can take a couple of shots for reference.

[James Deuce]

Remember to look at it from the perspective of a safety conscious rider, rather than a racer.

Remember how high speed amplifies hazards that are minor at 100km/hr, maybe barely within notice.

Blind driveway exits, road surface changes, blind side roads, the "tunnel vision" factor on an already narrow road, road camber.

There are dips that I used to get my RG250 airborne on, back when I was a hoon.

[Hotchefnz]

If you are interested - I'm in the catering industry and have contacts at the TinHut - and if your interested could organise a good deal here for you.
They have the facilities and with enough notice would look after yous shit hot with a great Buffet meal?? plenty of parking, good service, and could do it for a good price.
I'm coming for the ride - but can assist you with this side of things if you want.
Would be my first ride with the Wellington group so ain't gonna miss it.

[skelstar]

Hotchefnz...do you mind reposting your kind offer in this thread? Would just be easier to track later.

[Deano]

Remember to look at it from the perspective of a safety conscious rider, rather than a racer.

Remember how high speed amplifies hazards that are minor at 100km/hr, maybe barely within notice.

Blind driveway exits, road surface changes, blind side roads, the "tunnel vision" factor on an already narrow road, road camber.

There are dips that I used to get my RG250 airborne on, back when I was a hoon.

Noted.

However, things just don't add up IMO, if Tony Sampson has seen it and is happy to do 300+ kph down it.

[wayne708]

While your in that area you should check out the gravel hillclimb at the end of Dalefield Rd, it goes to the top of the Tararua foothills and from memory is sign posted as Mt Dick lookout from state hwy 2. Great veiws of the Wiararapa from the top.

[Deano]

While your in that area you should check out the gravel hillclimb at the end of Dalefield Rd, it goes to the top of the Tararua foothills and from memory is sign posted as Mt Dick lookout from state hwy 2. Great veiws of the Wiararapa from the top.

But I'm cleaning my bike this afternoon !!!!

And personally I don't wish to Mt Dick thank you.

[skelstar]

...there was a guy named 'Dick Headly' on TV last night. A couple of seconds of immature giggling ensued.

[James Deuce]

Noted.

However, things just don't add up IMO, if Tony Sampson has seen it and is happy to do 300+ kph down it.

IMO Tony is a headcase. No worries then.

I won't participate as I think it is too dangerous.

[Deano]

IMO Tony is a headcase. No worries then.

I won't participate as I think it is too dangerous.

There are worries, hence the visit tomorrow. Do you want to come along Jim ?

What qualifies to be a head case ? (Not that i'm concerned personally ...... erm....you know......just curious......you know...... )

[Wasp]

Buckbuck phoenixgtr myself and mabye a few others will be heading up the hill around 11 ish, I (mabye we) will come and check out the road too as i am keen.

[Deano]

Buckbuck phoenixgtr myself and mabye a few others will be heading up the hill around 11 ish, I (mabye we) will come and check out the road too as i am keen.

Cool - probably see you guys somewhere along the way.

[mikey]

Remember to look at it from the perspective of a safety conscious rider, rather than a racer.

look at it? i think the plan is to test it.
safety concious riders will not be in attendance,
it is not safe to go very fast on motorbikes.
your a bit of a speed/adrenaline junkie so you should go.
an tell the wife that your going out with mr/mrs hitcher

[skelstar]

Theres not going to be any beer at this one eh mikey?